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Cairns Intl Airport, Cairns (YBCS)

Airport Weather & NOTAM's

METAR for:YBCS (Cairns Intl, QL, AU)
Text:YBCS 221030Z AUTO 18008KT 9999 RA ////// 25/24 Q1003
Conditions at:1030 UTC 22 Dec 2024
Temperature: 25.0°C ( 77°F)
Dewpoint: 24.0°C ( 75°F) [RH = 94%]
Pressure (altimeter):29.62 inches Hg (1003.0 mb)
Winds:from the S (180 degrees) at 9 MPH (8 knots; 4.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Weather:RA (moderate rain)
TAF for:YBCS (Cairns Intl, QL, AU) issued at 0825 UTC 22 Dec 2024
Text:TAF AMD YBCS 220825Z 2209/2306 18008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT022
Forecast period:0900 to 1000 UTC 22 December 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the S (180 degrees) at 9 MPH (8 knots; 4.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 2200 feet AGL
Weather:-SHRA (light rain showers)
Text:FM221000 17006KT 9999 -SHRA FEW010 BKN025
Forecast period:1000 to 1800 UTC 22 December 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the S (170 degrees) at 7 MPH (6 knots; 3.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:2500 feet AGL
Clouds:few clouds at 1000 feet AGL, broken clouds at 2500 feet AGL
Weather:-SHRA (light rain showers)
Text:FM221800 18007KT 9999 NSW SCT025
Forecast period:1800 UTC 22 December 2024 to 0100 UTC 23 December 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the S (180 degrees) at 8 MPH (7 knots; 3.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 2500 feet AGL
Weather:NSW (no significant weather)
Text:FM230100 05010KT 9999 SCT025
Forecast period:0100 to 0600 UTC 23 December 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the NE (50 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 2500 feet AGL
Text:INTER 2209/2214 3000 SHRA BKN012 FEW030TCU
Forecast period:0900 to 1400 UTC 22 December 2024
Forecast type:TEMPORARY: The following changes expected for less than half the time period
Visibility:1.86 sm (2.99 km)
Ceiling:1200 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 1200 feet AGL, few clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Weather:SHRA (rain showers)
Text:INTER 2303/2306 3000 SHRA BKN012 FEW030TCU
Forecast period:0300 to 0600 UTC 23 December 2024
Forecast type:TEMPORARY: The following changes expected for less than half the time period
Visibility:1.86 sm (2.99 km)
Ceiling:1200 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 1200 feet AGL, few clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Weather:SHRA (rain showers)
Text:PROB30
Forecast period:0900 to 1200 UTC 22 December 2024
Forecast type:TEMPORARY: The following changes expected for less than half the time period
Winds:variable direction winds at 23 MPH (20 knots; 10.3 m/s) gusting to 34 MPH (30 knots; 15.4 m/s)
Visibility:0.62 sm (1.00 km)
Ceiling:800 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 800 feet AGL, scattered clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Weather:TSRA (rain associated with thunderstorm(s))

Live Departures & Arrivals

There are currently no arrivals or departures for this airport.

Departures History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Dest. Aircraft Date
PVI194 YBBN PMDG 737-8... 2024-10-15 12:29:27
PVI194 YPDN PMDG 737-8... 2024-08-26 13:12:39

Arrivals History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Origin Aircraft Date
PVI194 YPDN PMDG 737-8... 2024-10-14 17:02:35
PVI194 YBBN PMDG 737-8... 2024-08-24 16:59:39

Runway Information (Airport elevation: 8ft)

Runway 15 Length 10,484ft Width 149ft Elevation 8ft Surface Asphalt Heading 156
Runway 33 Length 10,484ft Width 149ft Elevation 8ft Surface Asphalt Heading 336

Airport Frequencies

Type APP/DEP Frequency 118.400 Mhz
Type APP/DEP Frequency 126.100 Mhz
Type ATIS Frequency 131.100 Mhz
Type Clearance Frequency 128.750 Mhz
Type D Frequency 118.400 Mhz
Type Ground Frequency 121.700 Mhz
Type Tower Frequency 124.900 Mhz
Type D Frequency 126.100 Mhz

Airport Navaids

Type VOR-DME Ident CS Frequency 113000 Khz
Type NDB Ident CS Frequency 364 Khz